26 September 2019
2:00 PM - 7:59 PM EST
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HBA NEW ENGLAND REGION PRESENTS

Launching products successfully - what does it really take?

Successful product launch is a key value driver for any company and transformative for emerging early stage companies.  At the inaugural event of HBA's Commercial Affinity Group, you’ll hear launch excellence stories, as well as do's and don'ts, from accomplished commercial leaders.

Topics include:
• How to create a strategy that drives success – at launch and long thereafter
• What big picture trends should you know about
• How to align the broader organization around launch
• Lessons learned: common launch pitfalls
• Market access barriers and opportunities

To provide the Commercial Affinity group more insight on your interests, please complete this survey.

The Commercial Affinity Group’s mission is to explore opportunities and challenges in the commercial sector of the flourishing Boston life sciences hub. Commercial encompasses all functions that address the business enterprise of developing and delivering therapies for patients. 

Special instructions: While parking at 50 Binney is available (accessible through Linskey Way), metered parking can be found along nearby streets (e.g. Binney St, First St, Second St, Rogers St) and less expensive parking is available at the CambridgeSide Mall (~5-10 minutes walk away). 

Agenda
06:00PM  - 07:00PM Networking over drinks and appetizers
07:00PM  - 08:30PM Panel Discussion, Q&A
08:30PM  - 09:00PM Wrap-up and networking

Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online registration deadline: 9/26/2019
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed

    Onsite registration is not recommended. If you choose to register onsite, please arrive at least fifteen
    minutes early and be prepared to use your smartphone/mobile device to complete the transaction.
     Nonmembers are advised to create an HBA profile prior to arriving.
    

Cancellations/refundsThis event is refundable, requests must be submitted in writing to events@hbanet.org by September 22, 2019

Learning Objectives

1.Improved business/industry acumen
2.Foster professional development
3.Expand professional network

Featured Speakers

Andrea Ashford-Hicks
President, AJ Ashford Consulting LLC
Joanne Golankiewicz
VP, US Commercial Excellence & Operations,
Duncan McKechnie
SVP North America Commercial Operations, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Shannon Resetich
Global Franchise Head, Rare Diseases, Sanofi
Pablo Salazar
Partner, McKinsey & Company Inc.
Terri Young
Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, Seres Therapeutics, Inc.

Event Sponsor


Pricing

 MemberNon-Member
Regular Registration$25.00 / €22.00$30.00 / €26.00
Sponsor Employee Registration$25.00 / €26.00$25.00 / €26.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount



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